Ramsey & Carmick, contract. Letter from the Postmaster General transmitting copy of a conditional mail contract; also copies of correspondence relative to the same

"Ramsey & Carmick, contract" by Various chronicles a conditional mail agreement in the 1800s alongside related letters. The narrative focuses on a mail contract and correspondence involving ambitious plans to link New Orleans and San Francisco through Vera Cruz and Acapulco using specific transport routes. This provides insights into the difficulties of coordinating logistics and conducting talks with government officials as postal services developed far-reaching networks during the 19th century. The details highlight the promises of contractors Albert C. Ramsey and Edward H. Carmick to ensure mail delivery happens quickly and safely. It covers the challenges they tackle with schedules and equipment, all while aiming for swift mail service across the country.